Orlando travel guides

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An Orlando vacation includes world famous amusement parks. But visitors will also find a world of cuisine, designer shopping and golf. Book an Orlando hotel and discover the many sides of this popular Florida city.

Orlando travel guides

Sleep may seem like a novelty in Orlando – with the bright lights of Disney begging to be explored – however, crisp bed sheets and countless amenities await you all around the city. From frenetic theme park hotels - perched right in the heart of all the action - to more tranquil and romantic escapes, you can pick accommodation to suit your holiday temperament. Whether it’s a private villa, family resort or all-inclusive you’re after, you’ll find it here.

Orlando is best known for its premier attraction – the Walt Disney Theme Parks. However, the family-friendly state has plenty more on offer besides film-set reconstructions and Micky Mouse. Shopping in Orlando is second to none, reaching dizzying new heights with mega malls, shopping streets and local boutiques. Did you ever think indoor skydiving, glow-in-the-dark crazy golf and shopping could go together? They can in Orlando.

As a global city, Orlando offers everything a visitor could want from its dining scene. With various neighborhoods serving international cuisines as well as hearty all-American platters, you’ll find plenty of tasty morsels to tuck into. Head over to Restaurant Row to enjoy some smoky jazz and mouth-watering steak, visit Lake Buena Vista for the ultimate fine dining experience, or, grab a deep pan Chicago-style pizza in the bustling Downtown district.

When you’re known for being ‘The Capital of Theme Parks’, it’s highly likely visitors aren’t going to pass their time idly twiddling their thumbs. Indeed, if you do come to Orlando, you can expect to spend your days spinning around on rollercoasters, splashing down log flumes, meeting your Disney heroes, hitting a hole in one, flashing your cash on International Drive or munching your way through the buffet of your life. In short, Orlando is an action-packed city where entertainment is right on your doorstep.

Orlando has been nicknamed as ‘The City Beautiful’ and the world’s ‘Theme Park Capital,’ and it is easy to see why. The city plays hosts possibly the most famous brand on the planet, Disney, with its four exciting main attractions that are fun for all the family. Movie-lovers will enjoy the Universal Studios with its movie-themed rides, while first-timers and regular visitors will relish getting stuck into the splash-tastic waterparks, golf courses in Kissimmee or the enchanting Everglades. The magic of Orlando is hard to resist, as millions of big kids and little kids the world over will testify.

Feed the swans at Lake Eola, build LEGO skyscrapers or tour an organic brewery – there’s plenty to do in Orlando that won’t bust your budget. Book a hotel in Orlando and follow our inspiring guide to the top 10 free things to do in Orlando.

An Orlando spring vacation begins early, when the rest of the northern hemisphere is still shivering. Fruit groves spring into blossom and the sun warms the air early in Florida. Book a spring hotel in Orlando and say goodbye to the cold.

Get the most out of the world famous theme parks on a short getaway in Orlando with this time-saving itinerary. Then use your Orlando hotel as a base to explore the best of the city’s culture and shopping.